Carnevale has always been a night of decadence, desire and an indulgence of all things forbidden. As eternal as the city of Venice itself, it's a time to be someone else, or let loose your darkest truth... In the light of day, Stella is expected to act as the heir of the publishing house she will inherit. Carnevale is her one night a year to misbehave, and the party she is at is boring her to tears. That is of course until she catches the eye of Dom Aladoro. The sexy as sin, shifter prince of Venice who is absolutely off limits...except at Carnevale where masks stay on as everything else comes off. 'The Lion and the Star' is a short story that introduces new readers to 'The Tarot Kings' world. It also features an exclusive first four chapters of 'The King of Swords' that continues Stella and Dom's story. Please note, this is an adult romance series that contains sex scenes and swearing.